Climate and Society Class of 2023 Archives - State of the Planet

Aaron Stockel: From Byzantine History to Modern Politics

A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program discusses his roundabout journey to climate science and politics.

by |May 17, 2023
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Olivia Smith: Changing the Way We Look at Food Systems and the Environment

A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program hopes to influence policy that makes food systems more sustainable and equitable.

by |May 8, 2023
Patrick Beckley

Meet Patrick Beckley From the Climate and Society Class of 2023

He is interested in implementing climate solutions both locally and globally.

by |September 2, 2022
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Meet Aesha Datta From the Climate and Society Class of 2023

A climate journalist and Fulbright scholarship recipient, she wants to deepen her knowledge about climate change and was attracted by the program’s interdisciplinary nature.

by |August 26, 2022
Siddharth Dasgupta

Meet Siddharth Dasgupta From the Climate and Society Class of 2023

He aims to connect theory and research with practical solutions to effect change.

by |August 19, 2022
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Meet Adam Stickney From the Climate and Society Class of 2023

He’s looking forward to learning how to transform thought into climate action.

by |August 12, 2022

Meet Victoria Hamilton From the Climate and Society Class of 2023

Victoria’s Indigenous heritage inspires her to preserve nature and speak up for marginalized communities.

by |August 5, 2022
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Meet Rashawn Merchant From the Climate and Society Class of 2023

Rashawn wants to help make climate change information more accessible for non-scientists.

by |July 29, 2022